Here’s a list of the data that we’ve collected over the years of the vises I’ve tested. This data includes where the vise handle bends and what pressure it hits until
failure. We’ll continue to add to the list as I test more vises. Please share your thoughts below.
You can see the vises being tested here.
“WHAT VISE IS THE STRONGEST?”
“Vise For Welding Fixture Table”
“This is the Best Bench Vise! How strong is it? Fireball Hardtail”
*DNF = Did Not Finish
*DNB = Did Not Bend
*N/A = Not Available
LEADERBOARD FOR VISE HANDLE BENDING POINT
Fireball Tool Hardtail Vise 614 - Vise Handle Bending Point = 40,100
Fireball Tool Hardtail Vise 510 - Vise Handle Bending Point = 31,058
Big Morgan Vise Morgan Machinist Vise With Swivel Base, 8” Model 180 - Vise Handle Bending Point = 30,000
6” Machinist Bench Vise Swivel Base Model 600S (Wilton Vise) - Vise Handle Bending Point = 22,648
Yost Model 34C 6 Inch Heavy Duty Combination Pipe and Bench Vise with Swivel Base - Vise Handle Bending Point = 17,795
Yost Vises ADI-4 Heavy Duty Vise | 130,000 PSI Tensile Strength Austempered Ductile Iron Bench Vise | 4 Inch Jaw Width with a 360 Degrees Interlocking Swivel Base and 2 Lockdowns | Red - Vise Handle Bending Point = 15,113
VH100120 Heuer 120 mm Forged Iron Bench Vise, Forged Steel, Blue (Heuer Vise) - Vise Handle Bending Point = 10,865
Wilton Tradesman Vise #1750 - Vise Handle Bending Point = 10,521
Fireball Tool 4” Forge Bench Vise - Vise Handle Bending Point = 9,795
Irwin Tools Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, 5-Inch - Vise Handle Bending Point = 9,510
Yost 905 Vise - Vise Handle Bending Point = 8,600
DeWalt DXCMQRV5 Heavy-Duty Quick Release Bench Vise, 5" - Vise Handle Bending Point = 8,548
Wilton 5-1/2" Standard Duty Combination Vise with Swivel Base 675. - Vise Handle Bending Point = 3,434
Reed 208 Vise = DNB
Fireball 16” Vise = DNF
Prentis Bulldog Vise No 54 = DNF
Harbor Freight Central Forge 6” Swivel Vise With Anvil. = DNF
Wilton Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 4-1/2" Jaw Width, 4" Jaw Opening, 3-1/2" Throat (Model 845M) = DNF
Wilton ATV All-Terrain Vise, 5" Jaw Width, 6" Max Jaw Opening, 4-1/4" Throat = DNF
LEADERBOARD TILL FAILURE
Fireball Tool Hardtail Vise 614 - Failure = 90,000
Reed 208 Vise - Failure = 46,075
Fireball 16” Vise - Failure = 40,557
Big Morgan Vise Morgan Machinist Vise With Swivel Base, 8” Model 180 - Failure = 32,479
6” Machinist Bench Vise Swivel Base Model 600S (Wilton Vise) - Failure = 31,880
Yost Model 34C 6 Inch Heavy Duty Combination Pipe and Bench Vise with Swivel Base - Failure = 31,635
VH100120 Heuer 120 mm Forged Iron Bench Vise, Forged Steel, Blue (Heuer Vise) - Failure = 18,845
Yost Vises ADI-4 Heavy Duty Vise | 130,000 PSI Tensile Strength Austempered Ductile Iron Bench Vise | 4 Inch Jaw Width with a 360 Degrees Interlocking Swivel Base and 2 Lockdowns | Red - Failure = 16,953
Prentis Bulldog Vise No 54 - Failure = 15,987
DeWalt DXCMQRV5 Heavy-Duty Quick Release Bench Vise, 5" - Failure = 15,574
Fireball Tool 4” Forge Bench Vise - Failure = 11,294
Irwin Tools Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, 5-Inch - Failure = 11,195
Yost 905 Vise - Failure = 10,794
Wilton Tradesman Vise #1750 - Failure = 10,710
Harbor Freight Central Forge 6” Swivel Vise With Anvil - Failure = 9,123
Wilton Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 4-1/2" Jaw Width, 4" Jaw Opening, 3-1/2" Throat (Model 845M) - Failure = 6,887
Wilton 5-1/2" Standard Duty Combination Vise with Swivel Base 675 - Failure = 5,989
Wilton ATV All-Terrain Vise, 5" Jaw Width, 6" Max Jaw Opening, 4-1/4" Throat - Failure = 4,879
Fireball Tool Hardtail Vise 510 = N/A